Center on Global Energy PolicyWed, 06 Dec 2017 14:11:35 +0000Sat, 09 Dec 2017 13:31:43 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0http://energypolicy.columbia.edu/multimedia/podcast
en-ushttp://energypolicy.columbia.edu/multimedia/podcastenergypolicy@columbia.edu (energypolicy@columbia.edu)http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/a/5/70a5f0b60a8b2dc2/1400x1400_10140340.jpgCenter on Global Energy PolicyColumbiaUEnergycleanenergypolicy@columbia.eduepisodicWhere Next on Climate? U.S.-China Energy and Climate Collaboration in the Xi-Trump EraWed, 06 Dec 2017 14:11:35 +0000China and the US are the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters. In October, President Xi opened China’s 19th Party Congress declaring that China is “taking a driving seat in international cooperation to respond to climate change.” As President Trump arrives in Beijing for bilateral meetings, please join us please join us in exploring questions such as: What are China and the U.S. each doing to address climate change? Can cooperation between China and the US. on clean energy and climate survive a period in which the U.S. President questions the scientific consensus on climate change and rejects the Paris climate accords? What impact would potential energy trade disputes have on both countries? To address these and related questions, David H. Rank, a career Foreign Service Officer who who served until June as Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Beijing, offered keynote remarks on US-China relations. After Rank’s remarks, CGEP Fellow and Senior Adjunct Research Scholar Jonathan Elkind moderated a discussion on energy and climate collaborations featuring:

David Rank, former Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Beijing

Kelly Gallagher, Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy, Director of the Center for International Environment & Resource Policy, Tufts University’s Fletcher School

David Sandalow, CGEP Inaugural Fellow and Director of the CGEP China Program

]]>China and the US are the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters. In October, President Xi opened China’s 19th Party Congress declaring that China is “taking a driving seat in international cooperation to respond to climate change.” As President Trump arrives in Beijing for bilateral meetings, please join us please join us in exploring questions such as: What are China and the U.S. each doing to address climate change? Can cooperation between China and the US. on clean energy and climate survive a period in which the U.S. President questions the scientific consensus on climate change and rejects the Paris climate accords? What impact would potential energy trade disputes have on both countries? To address these and related questions, David H. Rank, a career Foreign Service Officer who who served until June as Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Beijing, offered keynote remarks on US-China relations. After Rank’s remarks, CGEP Fellow and Senior Adjunct Research Scholar Jonathan Elkind moderated a discussion on energy and climate collaborations featuring:

David Rank, former Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Beijing

Kelly Gallagher, Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy, Director of the Center for International Environment & Resource Policy, Tufts University’s Fletcher School

David Sandalow, CGEP Inaugural Fellow and Director of the CGEP China Program

]]>01:31:53nofullWhere Next on Climate? The Future of the International Climate NegotiationsWed, 29 Nov 2017 17:07:43 +0000On the eve of the 23rd Conference of the Parties (COP-23) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (November 6 to 17, in Bonn), CGEP hosted a panel discussion on the future of international climate negotiations. What are the stakes for the United States and other parties at COP-23 and in the broader UNFCCC negotiations? Can the other parties sustain momentum in the wake of the announcement by President Trump that the United States intends to withdraw from the Paris climate accord? In what ways could the US announcement affect the UNFCCC process going forward? Jonathan Elkind, Fellow and Senior Adjunct Research Scholar at CGEP moderated the discussion which featured the following experts:

Susan Biniaz, former U.S. Department of State Climate Lawyer; Lecturer in Law, Columbia Law School

Daniel A. Reifsnyder, former Co-Chair of the Paris Agreement Negotiations; former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Environment, U.S. Department of State

Scott Barrett, Lenfest-Earth Institute Professor of Natural Resource Economics, School of International and Public Affairs

]]>On the eve of the 23rd Conference of the Parties (COP-23) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (November 6 to 17, in Bonn), CGEP hosted a panel discussion on the future of international climate negotiations. What are the stakes for the United States and other parties at COP-23 and in the broader UNFCCC negotiations? Can the other parties sustain momentum in the wake of the announcement by President Trump that the United States intends to withdraw from the Paris climate accord? In what ways could the US announcement affect the UNFCCC process going forward? Jonathan Elkind, Fellow and Senior Adjunct Research Scholar at CGEP moderated the discussion which featured the following experts:

Susan Biniaz, former U.S. Department of State Climate Lawyer; Lecturer in Law, Columbia Law School

Daniel A. Reifsnyder, former Co-Chair of the Paris Agreement Negotiations; former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Environment, U.S. Department of State

Scott Barrett, Lenfest-Earth Institute Professor of Natural Resource Economics, School of International and Public Affairs

]]>01:34:21nofullGlobal Energy Interconnection- Roadmap to a Low Carbon EconomyMon, 27 Nov 2017 17:24:45 +0000On October 30, 2017, the Center on Global Energy Policy was honored to welcome Chairman Liu Zhenya, Chairman of the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization and Chairman of the China Electricity Council, and the former CEO of the world’s largest electric utility, China State Grid, to deliver keynote remarks on global energy interconnection and the transition to a low carbon economy. David Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow at CGEP, moderated a discussion following Chairman Liu's remarks. ]]>On October 30, 2017, the Center on Global Energy Policy was honored to welcome Chairman Liu Zhenya, Chairman of the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization and Chairman of the China Electricity Council, and the former CEO of the world’s largest electric utility, China State Grid, to deliver keynote remarks on global energy interconnection and the transition to a low carbon economy. David Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow at CGEP, moderated a discussion following Chairman Liu's remarks. ]]>01:25:27nofullDecertifying the Iran Nuclear Deal: What Does It Mean? Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:43:45 +0000President Trump announced he will no longer certify the Iran nuclear agreement is in the U.S. national interest. This decision will have consequences for the United States in the Middle East as well as potentially beyond. CGEP hosted an expert panel to discuss the decision and its implications, its impact on the Iran nuclear agreement itself, how Congress, U.S. partners, and Iran will react, and, what will come next for U.S. sanctions and energy markets.

Expert panelists included:

Richard Nephew, former Principal Deputy Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at the Department of State and CGEP Senior Research Scholar

Avril Haines former White House Deputy National Security Advisor and former Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency for the Obama Administration

Helima Croft, Head of Commodity Strategy, ‎RBC Capital Markets

Jason Bordoff, CGEP Founding Director (moderator)

]]>President Trump announced he will no longer certify the Iran nuclear agreement is in the U.S. national interest. This decision will have consequences for the United States in the Middle East as well as potentially beyond. CGEP hosted an expert panel to discuss the decision and its implications, its impact on the Iran nuclear agreement itself, how Congress, U.S. partners, and Iran will react, and, what will come next for U.S. sanctions and energy markets.

Expert panelists included:

Richard Nephew, former Principal Deputy Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at the Department of State and CGEP Senior Research Scholar

Avril Haines former White House Deputy National Security Advisor and former Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency for the Obama Administration

This report examines how renewable energy in the power, heat and transportation sectors will evolve over 2017-22 in the context of global decarbonization goals. It explores recent renewable deployment, policy, market and cost trends across different regions and countries, particularly as costs for wind and solar PV continue to fall. This year’s report includes additional analysis on renewable consumption of electricity vehicles and off-grid solar PV segment.

The Renewable Energy Market Report 2017 also assesses the potential impact of enhanced policy action for the electricity and transport sector under its accelerated case, which would position the world firmly on a path to a more sustainable and secure energy system.

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion of the IEA's Renewable Energy Market Report 2017 with Heymi Bahar, Renewable Energy Markets Analyst at the International Energy Agency and Project Manager of the Report.

This report examines how renewable energy in the power, heat and transportation sectors will evolve over 2017-22 in the context of global decarbonization goals. It explores recent renewable deployment, policy, market and cost trends across different regions and countries, particularly as costs for wind and solar PV continue to fall. This year’s report includes additional analysis on renewable consumption of electricity vehicles and off-grid solar PV segment.

The Renewable Energy Market Report 2017 also assesses the potential impact of enhanced policy action for the electricity and transport sector under its accelerated case, which would position the world firmly on a path to a more sustainable and secure energy system.

]]>01:19:38nofullIbrahim Baylan, Swedish Minister for Policy Coordination and Energy (10/11/17)Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:36:21 +0000CGEP was honored to welcome Ibrahim Baylan, Swedish Minister for Policy Coordination and Energy, as guest speaker at our Fall 2017 Energy Leaders Forum. Minister Baylan offered keynote remarks focused on Swedish and international energy and climate change initiatives. Following his remarks, Minister Baylan had a one-on-one conversation with David Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow at CGEP, about issues including women in the clean energy sector.]]>CGEP was honored to welcome Ibrahim Baylan, Swedish Minister for Policy Coordination and Energy, as guest speaker at our Fall 2017 Energy Leaders Forum. Minister Baylan offered keynote remarks focused on Swedish and international energy and climate change initiatives. Following his remarks, Minister Baylan had a one-on-one conversation with David Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow at CGEP, about issues including women in the clean energy sector.]]>01:15:16nofullIEA's World Energy Investment 2017 (9/20/17)Mon, 02 Oct 2017 13:38:26 +0000CGEP hosted a presentation and discussion of IEA's World Energy Investment 2017 report with Laszlo Varro, Chief Economist at the International Energy Agency. CGEP Fellow, John MacWilliams moderated the discussion following Mr. Varro's presentation.

World Energy Investment 2017 is the second annual IEA benchmark analysis of energy investment. It highlights the ways in which investment decisions taken today are determining how energy supply and demand will unfold tomorrow, complementing the forecasts and projections found in other IEA publications.

]]>CGEP hosted a presentation and discussion of IEA's World Energy Investment 2017 report with Laszlo Varro, Chief Economist at the International Energy Agency. CGEP Fellow, John MacWilliams moderated the discussion following Mr. Varro's presentation.

World Energy Investment 2017 is the second annual IEA benchmark analysis of energy investment. It highlights the ways in which investment decisions taken today are determining how energy supply and demand will unfold tomorrow, complementing the forecasts and projections found in other IEA publications.

]]>01:31:39nofullThe Future of Climate Finance & Role of the Green Climate Fund (9/18/17)Mon, 02 Oct 2017 13:32:27 +0000The Tamer Center for Social Enterprise and the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation by Howard Bamsey, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund (GCF). ED Bamsey discussed climate finance and the role of GCF. After his keynote remarks, panelists joined CGEP Inaugural Fellow, David Sandalow for an actively moderated discussion focused broadly on climate finance and next steps following President Trump's announcement to pull out of the Paris Agreement and end U.S. contributions to the GCF.

]]>The Tamer Center for Social Enterprise and the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation by Howard Bamsey, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund (GCF). ED Bamsey discussed climate finance and the role of GCF. After his keynote remarks, panelists joined CGEP Inaugural Fellow, David Sandalow for an actively moderated discussion focused broadly on climate finance and next steps following President Trump's announcement to pull out of the Paris Agreement and end U.S. contributions to the GCF.

]]>01:30:06nofullWindfall: How the New Energy Abundance Upends Global Politics and Strengthens America's Power (9/11/17)Fri, 29 Sep 2017 19:06:19 +0000CGEP hosted a discussion with Meghan O'Sullivan, Professor of the Practice of International Affairs and the Director of the Geopolitics of Energy Project at Harvard University’s Kennedy School, former Special Assistant to President George W. Bush, and former Deputy National Security Advisor for Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr. O'Sullivan discussed her new book, Windfall: How the New Energy Abundance Upends Global Politics and Strengthens America’s Power. ]]>CGEP hosted a discussion with Meghan O'Sullivan, Professor of the Practice of International Affairs and the Director of the Geopolitics of Energy Project at Harvard University’s Kennedy School, former Special Assistant to President George W. Bush, and former Deputy National Security Advisor for Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr. O'Sullivan discussed her new book, Windfall: How the New Energy Abundance Upends Global Politics and Strengthens America’s Power. ]]>01:22:00nofullIEA Gas 2017 Global Launch (7/13/17)Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:20:20 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted the global launch of the International Energy Agency’s annual natural-gas market analysis and forecast report. Renamed Gas 2017, the market report provides a detailed analysis of supply and trade developments, infrastructure investments, and demand-growth forecast through 2022. Dr. Fatih Birol, the IEA’s Executive Director, and Peter Fraser, the head of the IEA’s Gas, Coal and Power Markets Division presented the report. Bob McNally, Founder and President of The Rapidan Group and Center on Global Energy Policy Fellow moderated the discussion following the presentation.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted the global launch of the International Energy Agency’s annual natural-gas market analysis and forecast report. Renamed Gas 2017, the market report provides a detailed analysis of supply and trade developments, infrastructure investments, and demand-growth forecast through 2022. Dr. Fatih Birol, the IEA’s Executive Director, and Peter Fraser, the head of the IEA’s Gas, Coal and Power Markets Division presented the report. Bob McNally, Founder and President of The Rapidan Group and Center on Global Energy Policy Fellow moderated the discussion following the presentation.]]>01:14:46nofullStatoil 2017 Energy Perspectives (6/23/17)Sun, 02 Jul 2017 20:41:58 +0000Eirik Wærness, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Statoil, presented Statoil’s Energy Perspectives 2017 Edition at CGEP. Following his presentation, Director Jason Bordoff led a discussion with Eirik and Geoff Heal, Donald C. Waite III Professor of Social Enterprise at Columbia University's School of Business. Energy Perspectives is published each year by Statoil. You can find Eirik's presentation online, along with with a video of the event.

Follow and engage with the Center on Global Energy Policy online: @ColumbiaUEnergy; http://energypolicy.columbia.edu/

]]>Eirik Wærness, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Statoil, presented Statoil’s Energy Perspectives 2017 Edition at CGEP. Following his presentation, Director Jason Bordoff led a discussion with Eirik and Geoff Heal, Donald C. Waite III Professor of Social Enterprise at Columbia University's School of Business. Energy Perspectives is published each year by Statoil. You can find Eirik's presentation online, along with with a video of the event.

Follow and engage with the Center on Global Energy Policy online: @ColumbiaUEnergy; http://energypolicy.columbia.edu/

]]>01:28:35noBP Statistical Review of World Energy 2017 (6/14/17)Wed, 28 Jun 2017 23:13:08 +0000As the energy landscape continues to transform--from the rapid growth rates of low-carbon fuels to questions about the future of oil demand to a more integrated global gas market--it is important to understand the trends and developments driving this change. The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation on BP's Statistical Review of World Energy 2017 with Spencer Dale, Group Chief Economist. After the presentation, CGEP Director Jason Bordoff moderated a conversation where Mr. Dale was joined by Antoine Halff, Sr. Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy, and Amy Myers Jaffe, Executive Director of Energy and Sustainability at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.]]>As the energy landscape continues to transform--from the rapid growth rates of low-carbon fuels to questions about the future of oil demand to a more integrated global gas market--it is important to understand the trends and developments driving this change. The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation on BP's Statistical Review of World Energy 2017 with Spencer Dale, Group Chief Economist. After the presentation, CGEP Director Jason Bordoff moderated a conversation where Mr. Dale was joined by Antoine Halff, Sr. Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy, and Amy Myers Jaffe, Executive Director of Energy and Sustainability at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.]]>01:29:30no New York's Renewable Energy Future (5/2/17)Tue, 16 May 2017 23:44:52 +0000CGEP hosted a conversation on the future of renewable energy in New York. Jason Bordoff, Professor of Practice in International and Public Affairs at SIPA and Founding Director of the Center on Global Energy Policy, moderated a conversation with a group of distinguished speakers: Knut M. Aanstad, President, Statoil Wind US LLC; Dan Esty, Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy, Yale University; Richard Kauffman, Chairman of Energy and Finance for New York; Eric Martel, President and CEO, Hydro-Quebec; and Vijay Modi, Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Director, Infrastructure Programs, Millennium Villages Project.]]>CGEP hosted a conversation on the future of renewable energy in New York. Jason Bordoff, Professor of Practice in International and Public Affairs at SIPA and Founding Director of the Center on Global Energy Policy, moderated a conversation with a group of distinguished speakers: Knut M. Aanstad, President, Statoil Wind US LLC; Dan Esty, Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy, Yale University; Richard Kauffman, Chairman of Energy and Finance for New York; Eric Martel, President and CEO, Hydro-Quebec; and Vijay Modi, Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Director, Infrastructure Programs, Millennium Villages Project.]]>01:31:36no The Future of Clean Transportation Technology (4/20/17)Tue, 16 May 2017 23:40:21 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy’s Women in Energy program hosted a public panel discussion on the future of clean transportation technology and innovation including smart mobility, electric vehicles, and battery technologies from the technological maturity, market readiness, and policy outlook perspectives.

The panel included the following speakers: Christina Lampe-Onnerud, CEO and Founder, Cadenza Innovation; Robyn Marquis, Project Manager, Clean Transportation Program at NYSERDA; Goksin Kavlak, Graduate researcher, Trancik Lab at the Institute for Data, Systems and Society (IDSS) at MIT; and Sharon Di, Assistant Professor, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University.

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy’s Women in Energy program hosted a public panel discussion on the future of clean transportation technology and innovation including smart mobility, electric vehicles, and battery technologies from the technological maturity, market readiness, and policy outlook perspectives.

The panel included the following speakers: Christina Lampe-Onnerud, CEO and Founder, Cadenza Innovation; Robyn Marquis, Project Manager, Clean Transportation Program at NYSERDA; Goksin Kavlak, Graduate researcher, Trancik Lab at the Institute for Data, Systems and Society (IDSS) at MIT; and Sharon Di, Assistant Professor, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University.

]]>01:30:02noCan Coal Make a Comeback? (4/26/17)Wed, 10 May 2017 18:00:09 +0000The decline in US coal mining played a prominent role in the 2016 US presidential campaign. Donald Trump repeatedly promised to revive the US coal industry and bring back mining employment by removing environmental regulations. President Trump has reiterated these promises since the election. But can coal make a comeback?

]]>The decline in US coal mining played a prominent role in the 2016 US presidential campaign. Donald Trump repeatedly promised to revive the US coal industry and bring back mining employment by removing environmental regulations. President Trump has reiterated these promises since the election. But can coal make a comeback?

]]>01:34:19noClimate Solutions: Pathways to Deep Decarbonization in the United States (4/17/17)Fri, 28 Apr 2017 18:20:36 +0000To kick-off Earth Week, CGEP and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law hosted a discussion with leading experts who presented and compared strategies for deep decarbonization in the United States by 2050. The panel included the following distinguished experts: Jeff Sachs, Director, Center for Sustainable Development, The Earth Institute; Karl Hausker, Senior Fellow, World Resources Institute; Geoff Heal, Donald C. Waite III Professor of Social Enterprise at Columbia Business School; Judi Greenwald, Principal, Greenwald Consulting; and Michael Gerrard, Director, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law.

]]>To kick-off Earth Week, CGEP and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law hosted a discussion with leading experts who presented and compared strategies for deep decarbonization in the United States by 2050. The panel included the following distinguished experts: Jeff Sachs, Director, Center for Sustainable Development, The Earth Institute; Karl Hausker, Senior Fellow, World Resources Institute; Geoff Heal, Donald C. Waite III Professor of Social Enterprise at Columbia Business School; Judi Greenwald, Principal, Greenwald Consulting; and Michael Gerrard, Director, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law.

]]>01:28:01no2017 Energy Summit: Mr. Amin Nasser, President and CEO of Saudi Aramco (4/14/17)Fri, 28 Apr 2017 18:16:53 +0000CGEP hosted a special conversation between Mr. Amin Nasser, President and CEO of Saudi Aramco, and Dr. Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman of IHS Markit and a member of CGEP's Advisory Board, as part of the 2017 Columbia Global Energy Summit.

]]>CGEP hosted a special conversation between Mr. Amin Nasser, President and CEO of Saudi Aramco, and Dr. Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman of IHS Markit and a member of CGEP's Advisory Board, as part of the 2017 Columbia Global Energy Summit.

]]>Building on research from the Center on Global Energy Policy—a three-part series on nuclear technology, the geopolitics of nuclear energy, and U.S. policy—this panel examined the history of nuclear power, its future, and the policy and business choices that lie ahead. This event was made possible, in part, by support from the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. Distinguished experts on the panel included: Dr. Andrew Kadak, Tim Frazier, Dr. Patricia Culligan, Dr. Nicola de Blasio, and Richard Nephew.

]]>01:30:19noWomen in Energy Spotlight: What is going on in the energy start up world today? (3/6/17)Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:42:59 +0000NYU's Center for Global Affairs, the Energy Policy International Club (EPIC), and the Center on Global Energy Policy's Women in Energy program co-hosted a public panel focused on energy start-ups. We had experts working in companies that focus on energy efficiency, clean energy finance, and technology joining us to share their experience entering these fields and offer advice on the types of skills companies are looking for. They also provided insights on how the industry is evolving as well as the current state of women in the energy start-up sector. The panel included the following experts: Ali Adler, Claire Johnson, ‎Mouchka Heller, and Angela Ferrante.

]]>NYU's Center for Global Affairs, the Energy Policy International Club (EPIC), and the Center on Global Energy Policy's Women in Energy program co-hosted a public panel focused on energy start-ups. We had experts working in companies that focus on energy efficiency, clean energy finance, and technology joining us to share their experience entering these fields and offer advice on the types of skills companies are looking for. They also provided insights on how the industry is evolving as well as the current state of women in the energy start-up sector. The panel included the following experts: Ali Adler, Claire Johnson, ‎Mouchka Heller, and Angela Ferrante.

]]>01:27:52noThe Future of the Renewable Energy Jobs Market (2/23/17)Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:43:03 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy's Women in Energy program hosted a public panel focused on the future of the renewable energy jobs market. This panel explored different sectors of the market and addressed its current state, where the opportunities are focused, and where there is most need for innovation. We had experts with backgrounds in the private, public, and international arenas joining us to share their experience entering these fields, providing insights and advice on how the industry is evolving as well as the current state of women in the renewable energy field. The panel included the following experts: Elle Carberry, Greentech Capital Advisors; Kristen Graf, Women of Wind Energy; Yera Ortiz de Urbina, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA); Kristine Pizzo, New York Power Authority; and Nilda Mesa, Earth Institute.

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy's Women in Energy program hosted a public panel focused on the future of the renewable energy jobs market. This panel explored different sectors of the market and addressed its current state, where the opportunities are focused, and where there is most need for innovation. We had experts with backgrounds in the private, public, and international arenas joining us to share their experience entering these fields, providing insights and advice on how the industry is evolving as well as the current state of women in the renewable energy field. The panel included the following experts: Elle Carberry, Greentech Capital Advisors; Kristen Graf, Women of Wind Energy; Yera Ortiz de Urbina, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA); Kristine Pizzo, New York Power Authority; and Nilda Mesa, Earth Institute.

]]>01:36:30noEnergy, Economy and Geopolitics in the Gulf Arab States (2/1/17)Wed, 15 Feb 2017 20:29:00 +0000Perhaps no region matters more to the oil and broader energy markets than the GCC group of countries. Understanding the drivers of the region’s reform movement, assessing its chances of success and the potential impact of both success and failure on the region’s stability and oil industry dynamics, has become a pressing if daunting challenge for oil market analysts and anyone with an interest in the energy industry and energy markets. The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a panel discussion with a distinguished set of experts including: Ed Morse, Citigroup; Dr. Adnan Shihab-Eldin, Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences; Dr. Steffen Hertog, London School of Economics; Dr. Bernard Haykel, Princeton University; Dr. Joseph Westphal, former US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia; Jason Bordoff, Professor of Professional Practice and Founding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy, SIPA (moderator).]]>Perhaps no region matters more to the oil and broader energy markets than the GCC group of countries. Understanding the drivers of the region’s reform movement, assessing its chances of success and the potential impact of both success and failure on the region’s stability and oil industry dynamics, has become a pressing if daunting challenge for oil market analysts and anyone with an interest in the energy industry and energy markets. The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a panel discussion with a distinguished set of experts including: Ed Morse, Citigroup; Dr. Adnan Shihab-Eldin, Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences; Dr. Steffen Hertog, London School of Economics; Dr. Bernard Haykel, Princeton University; Dr. Joseph Westphal, former US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia; Jason Bordoff, Professor of Professional Practice and Founding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy, SIPA (moderator).]]>01:36:45noBP Energy Outlook - 2017 Edition (1/31/17)Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:46:21 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted the official US Launch of the BP Energy Outlook - 2017 Edition with BP Group Chief Economist Spencer Dale. The BP Energy Outlook considers a base case, which outlines the “most likely” path for energy demand based on assumptions about future changes in policy, technology and the economy. Beyond the base case, the Energy Outlook examines some of the key issues that will shape energy supply and demand through to 2035, and explores possible alternative outcomes. Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated a discussion following the presentation. You can find a copy of the report here: http://energypolicy.columbia.edu/events-calendar/bp-energy-outlook-2017-edition]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted the official US Launch of the BP Energy Outlook - 2017 Edition with BP Group Chief Economist Spencer Dale. The BP Energy Outlook considers a base case, which outlines the “most likely” path for energy demand based on assumptions about future changes in policy, technology and the economy. Beyond the base case, the Energy Outlook examines some of the key issues that will shape energy supply and demand through to 2035, and explores possible alternative outcomes. Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated a discussion following the presentation. You can find a copy of the report here: http://energypolicy.columbia.edu/events-calendar/bp-energy-outlook-2017-edition]]>01:34:27noBook Launch: Crude Volatility: The History and the Future of Boom-Bust Oil Prices by Bob McNally (1/25/17)Thu, 02 Feb 2017 19:07:26 +0000CGEP hosted a panel discussion about oil volatility in conjunction with the launch of the first book in the new Center on Global Energy Policy book series through Columbia University Press. Fellow Robert McNally delivered a presentation of his book, Crude Volatility, followed by a larger discussion with Marianne Kah from ConocoPhilips, Michael Cohen from Barclays and CGEP’s senior research scholar Antoine Halff. Director Jason Bordoff moderated the discussion.]]>CGEP hosted a panel discussion about oil volatility in conjunction with the launch of the first book in the new Center on Global Energy Policy book series through Columbia University Press. Fellow Robert McNally delivered a presentation of his book, Crude Volatility, followed by a larger discussion with Marianne Kah from ConocoPhilips, Michael Cohen from Barclays and CGEP’s senior research scholar Antoine Halff. Director Jason Bordoff moderated the discussion.]]>01:19:29noEnergy and Environment Policy Under Trump (1/23/17)Tue, 31 Jan 2017 14:51:02 +0000As President Trump fills out his cabinet, there exists much uncertainty about what his election will mean for U.S. energy and environment policy. The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a panel to discuss potential Trump policies with three senior energy and environment advisors to President George W. Bush—Jim Connaughton, former Chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, Jeff Kupfer, former Acting Deputy Secretary of Energy, and Bob McNally, former Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for International Energy, National Security Council. Mr. Connaughton, Mr. Kupfer, and Mr. McNally offered their insights on what we can potentially expect from the new administration. Center Director, Jason Bordoff moderated the discussion following their remarks.]]>As President Trump fills out his cabinet, there exists much uncertainty about what his election will mean for U.S. energy and environment policy. The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a panel to discuss potential Trump policies with three senior energy and environment advisors to President George W. Bush—Jim Connaughton, former Chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, Jeff Kupfer, former Acting Deputy Secretary of Energy, and Bob McNally, former Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for International Energy, National Security Council. Mr. Connaughton, Mr. Kupfer, and Mr. McNally offered their insights on what we can potentially expect from the new administration. Center Director, Jason Bordoff moderated the discussion following their remarks.]]>01:36:12noIEA 2016 Medium-Term Coal Market Report (1/18/17)Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:27:07 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion of the IEA 2016 Medium-Term Coal Market Report with Carlos Fernandez Alvarez, Senior Coal Analyst at IEA. Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated the discussion following Mr. Fernandez Alvarez's presentation.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion of the IEA 2016 Medium-Term Coal Market Report with Carlos Fernandez Alvarez, Senior Coal Analyst at IEA. Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated the discussion following Mr. Fernandez Alvarez's presentation.]]>01:25:37noThe Honorable Sally Jewell, U.S. Secretary of the Interior (1/11/17)Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:23:53 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy was honored to welcome U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell as guest speaker at our Energy Leaders Forum in New York City. Secretary Jewell offered her thoughts on the Obama Administration’s energy and environment legacy on federal lands and what may lie ahead, including on issues such as coal leasing on federal lands, offshore oil and gas leasing, and many other issues. Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated the discussion. ]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy was honored to welcome U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell as guest speaker at our Energy Leaders Forum in New York City. Secretary Jewell offered her thoughts on the Obama Administration’s energy and environment legacy on federal lands and what may lie ahead, including on issues such as coal leasing on federal lands, offshore oil and gas leasing, and many other issues. Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated the discussion. ]]>01:05:31noOPEC Secretary General H.E. Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo (12/15/16)Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:31:29 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy was honored to welcome H.E. Mohammad Sanusi Barkinko, Secretary General of OPEC, to Columbia University for a presentation and discussion. Following H.E. Barkindo's keynote remarks on the future of global oil supply and demand dynamics, Dr. Jorge Leon, Energy Demand Analyst for OPEC presented the World Oil Outlook. Center Director Jason Bordoff, CGEP Fellow Adrian Lajous, and Antoine Halff, CGEP Program Director - Global Oil Market joined the panel disussion with H.E. Barkindo.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy was honored to welcome H.E. Mohammad Sanusi Barkinko, Secretary General of OPEC, to Columbia University for a presentation and discussion. Following H.E. Barkindo's keynote remarks on the future of global oil supply and demand dynamics, Dr. Jorge Leon, Energy Demand Analyst for OPEC presented the World Oil Outlook. Center Director Jason Bordoff, CGEP Fellow Adrian Lajous, and Antoine Halff, CGEP Program Director - Global Oil Market joined the panel disussion with H.E. Barkindo.]]>01:42:41noChina, Energy and Climate Change: A Conversation with Fu Chengyu (11/29/16)Fri, 09 Dec 2016 14:22:30 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law co-hosted a conversation with Fu Chengyu, former Chairman of China Petroleum and Chemical Corp (Sinopec) and CEO of China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC). Mr. Fu discussed China’s energy future, global oil markets and climate change. CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated the discussion following Mr. Fu's opening remarks. ]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law co-hosted a conversation with Fu Chengyu, former Chairman of China Petroleum and Chemical Corp (Sinopec) and CEO of China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC). Mr. Fu discussed China’s energy future, global oil markets and climate change. CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated the discussion following Mr. Fu's opening remarks. ]]>01:19:27noTurning the Page: Reintegrating States After Sanctions (11/30)Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:12:45 +0000CGEP program director, Richard Nephew moderates a panel discussion on post-sanctioned jurisdiction, examining the decision to remove sanctions against Myanmar, Cuba, and Iran, and exploring ways in which sanctions removal has been successful as well as unsuccessful. Guests included: Elizabeth Rosenberg, Senior Fellow and Director of the Energy, Economics and Security Program at the Center for a New American Security and Peter Kucik, Principal at the Inle Advisory Group.

]]>CGEP program director, Richard Nephew moderates a panel discussion on post-sanctioned jurisdiction, examining the decision to remove sanctions against Myanmar, Cuba, and Iran, and exploring ways in which sanctions removal has been successful as well as unsuccessful. Guests included: Elizabeth Rosenberg, Senior Fellow and Director of the Energy, Economics and Security Program at the Center for a New American Security and Peter Kucik, Principal at the Inle Advisory Group. ]]>01:23:04noDisruptive Energy Futures (11/2/16)Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:34:23 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy, the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, and The Earth Institute of Columbia University hosted a conversation with physicist Amory Lovins, consultant to business and government leaders, cofounder and Chief Scientist of Rocky Mountain Institute. ]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy, the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, and The Earth Institute of Columbia University hosted a conversation with physicist Amory Lovins, consultant to business and government leaders, cofounder and Chief Scientist of Rocky Mountain Institute. ]]>01:54:37noStatoil Energy Perspective 2016 Edition (11/16/16)Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:27:44 +0000Eirik Wærness, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Statoil delivered a presentation and discussion on Statoil’s Energy Perspective 2016 Edition. The 2016 report focused on three scenarios: Reform which is based on the national climate targets of the Paris agreement (COP21), with further restrictive measures in the energy and climate policies over time; Renewal which outlines the most ambitious energy and climate goals; Rivalry which is impacted by geopolitical conflict and larger differences in the regional development, both with regard to economic development and transformation of the energy systems. *Eirik's presentation can be found online at http://energypolicy.columbia.edu/events-calendar/statoil-energy-perspective-2016-edition]]>Eirik Wærness, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Statoil delivered a presentation and discussion on Statoil’s Energy Perspective 2016 Edition. The 2016 report focused on three scenarios: Reform which is based on the national climate targets of the Paris agreement (COP21), with further restrictive measures in the energy and climate policies over time; Renewal which outlines the most ambitious energy and climate goals; Rivalry which is impacted by geopolitical conflict and larger differences in the regional development, both with regard to economic development and transformation of the energy systems. *Eirik's presentation can be found online at http://energypolicy.columbia.edu/events-calendar/statoil-energy-perspective-2016-edition]]>01:25:30noDiversity and Inclusion in the Energy Sector (10/20/16)Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:25:33 +0000CGEP's Women in Energy Program was hosted a presentation and panel discussion on diversity and inclusion in the energy sector. Hosnia Hashim, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Petrochemical Industries Company of Kuwait (PIC), delivered opening remarks on pioneer efforts, progress, challenges and achievements in the oil sector of Kuwait, followed by a panel discussion with: Dr. Ellen Morris, President and Founder of Sustainable Energy Solutions and Adjunct Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs; Dr. Phil Sharp, former President of Resources for the Future, Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy, and Adjunct Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs; Mona Sutphen, Partner of Macro Advisory Partner (moderator).]]>CGEP's Women in Energy Program was hosted a presentation and panel discussion on diversity and inclusion in the energy sector. Hosnia Hashim, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Petrochemical Industries Company of Kuwait (PIC), delivered opening remarks on pioneer efforts, progress, challenges and achievements in the oil sector of Kuwait, followed by a panel discussion with: Dr. Ellen Morris, President and Founder of Sustainable Energy Solutions and Adjunct Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs; Dr. Phil Sharp, former President of Resources for the Future, Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy, and Adjunct Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs; Mona Sutphen, Partner of Macro Advisory Partner (moderator).]]>01:25:52noIEA 2016 Medium-Term Renewable Energy Market Report (11/1/16)Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:17:38 +0000Heymi Bahar, Renewable Energy Markets Analyst at the International Energy Agency, presented and discussed the IEA 2016 Medium-Term Renewable Energy Market Report. Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated the discussion following Mr. Bahar's presentation.]]>Heymi Bahar, Renewable Energy Markets Analyst at the International Energy Agency, presented and discussed the IEA 2016 Medium-Term Renewable Energy Market Report. Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated the discussion following Mr. Bahar's presentation.]]>01:28:42noChina's Role in Global Energy Finance (10/24/16)Tue, 01 Nov 2016 18:43:13 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion on China's role in global energy finance with Kevin Gallagher of Boston University's Pardee School of Global Studies and Bo Kong, ConocoPhillips Petroleum Professor of Chinese and Asian Studies and Assistant Professor of International and Area Studies, University of Oklahoma. They discussed two of their recent studies — Mr. Gallagher's study on China’s global developmental finance institutions and China’s policy bank lending to foreign governments for energy and Mr. Kong's study on the extent to which the Chinese state has facilitated the globalization of Chinese energy companies. Center Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated the discussion after the presentations.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion on China's role in global energy finance with Kevin Gallagher of Boston University's Pardee School of Global Studies and Bo Kong, ConocoPhillips Petroleum Professor of Chinese and Asian Studies and Assistant Professor of International and Area Studies, University of Oklahoma. They discussed two of their recent studies — Mr. Gallagher's study on China’s global developmental finance institutions and China’s policy bank lending to foreign governments for energy and Mr. Kong's study on the extent to which the Chinese state has facilitated the globalization of Chinese energy companies. Center Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated the discussion after the presentations.]]>01:29:09noThe Future of the Energy Grid (10/14/16)Fri, 21 Oct 2016 20:51:10 +0000On October 14, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted Nick Akins, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Electric Power (AEP) for a presentation on the future of the US energy grid. AEP is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, serving nearly 5.4 million customers in 11 states. Center Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated the discussion following Mr. Akins's remarks.]]>On October 14, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted Nick Akins, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Electric Power (AEP) for a presentation on the future of the US energy grid. AEP is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, serving nearly 5.4 million customers in 11 states. Center Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated the discussion following Mr. Akins's remarks.]]>01:34:01noUnited States Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz (10/13/16)Fri, 21 Oct 2016 20:48:45 +0000On October 13, the Center on Global Energy Policy was honored to welcome Dr. Ernest J. Moniz as a guest speaker at our annual Energy Leaders Forum in New York City. Secretary Moniz offered reflections on the Department of Energy's role in key international efforts to ensure America’s national security and advance low-carbon economies globally under the Obama Administration. Following the Secretary's remarks, Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated a discussion with questions submitted from the audience.]]>On October 13, the Center on Global Energy Policy was honored to welcome Dr. Ernest J. Moniz as a guest speaker at our annual Energy Leaders Forum in New York City. Secretary Moniz offered reflections on the Department of Energy's role in key international efforts to ensure America’s national security and advance low-carbon economies globally under the Obama Administration. Following the Secretary's remarks, Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated a discussion with questions submitted from the audience.]]>01:18:21noBrian Deese, Senior Advisor to President Obama, White House (10/11//16)Fri, 21 Oct 2016 20:46:42 +0000On October 11, 2016, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted Brian Deese, Senior Advisor to President Obama, for a presentation and discussion on President Obama’s climate agenda and the future of the Paris Climate Agreement. Following Mr. Deese's remarks, Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated a discussion.]]>On October 11, 2016, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted Brian Deese, Senior Advisor to President Obama, for a presentation and discussion on President Obama’s climate agenda and the future of the Paris Climate Agreement. Following Mr. Deese's remarks, Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated a discussion.]]>01:26:20noThe Future of Natural Gas in Europe (10/6/16)Fri, 21 Oct 2016 20:44:16 +0000On October 6, 2016, CGEP brought together an expert panel to address key issues in the European natural gas market including competition from cheap coal and subsidized renewable energy sources, decreasing domestic production, geopolitical concerns especially with Russia and a massive ramp up of LNG. Panelists included Dr. Pierre Noel, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Senior Fellow for Economic and Energy Security, based at IISS-Asia in Singapore, Leslie Palti-Guzman, Director of Global Gas at The Rapidan Group and non-resident Fellow, Center on Global Energy Policy and Dr. Tim Boersma, Program Director, Global Natural Gas Markets, Center on Global Energy Policy. Presentation slides for each guest can be found on our website under Past Events.]]>On October 6, 2016, CGEP brought together an expert panel to address key issues in the European natural gas market including competition from cheap coal and subsidized renewable energy sources, decreasing domestic production, geopolitical concerns especially with Russia and a massive ramp up of LNG. Panelists included Dr. Pierre Noel, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Senior Fellow for Economic and Energy Security, based at IISS-Asia in Singapore, Leslie Palti-Guzman, Director of Global Gas at The Rapidan Group and non-resident Fellow, Center on Global Energy Policy and Dr. Tim Boersma, Program Director, Global Natural Gas Markets, Center on Global Energy Policy. Presentation slides for each guest can be found on our website under Past Events.]]>01:32:01noBREXIT and Implications for European Economic Sanctions Policy (10/5/16)Fri, 21 Oct 2016 20:37:22 +0000On October 5, 2016, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a discussion with David Mortlock, Chair of Government Relations Group at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, and Richard Nephew, CGEP Program Director, Economic Statecraft, Sanctions and Energy Markets, on the ramifications to sanctions policy in the U.K. and E.U. as a result of Britian's withdrawal from the EU, the subject of a recent paper at the Center co-authored by the two speakers.

]]>On October 5, 2016, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a discussion with David Mortlock, Chair of Government Relations Group at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, and Richard Nephew, CGEP Program Director, Economic Statecraft, Sanctions and Energy Markets, on the ramifications to sanctions policy in the U.K. and E.U. as a result of Britian's withdrawal from the EU, the subject of a recent paper at the Center co-authored by the two speakers.

]]>01:23:25noVenezuela’s Growing Risk to the Oil Market (9/14/16)Fri, 21 Oct 2016 20:32:58 +0000On September 14, 2016, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and panel discussion on the recently released report on Venezuela's oil industry, which explores the increasing risks posed by the troubles in this OPEC member country’s oil sector and its unprecedented economic, social and political crisis. Author Luisa Palacios, Senior Managing Director and Head of Latin America Macro and Energy Research at Medley Global Advisors and Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy, presented her report. Following the presentation, Christopher Sabatini, Lecturer of International Relations and Policy at the School of International and Public Affairs and Founder and Executive Director of research non-profit Global Americans, and Adrian Lajous, former CEO of PEMEX and Center Fellow, joined the panel discussion which was be moderated by Antoine Halff, Center Program Director - Global Oil Markets. Luisa's presentation can be found online on CGEP's Past Events webpage.

]]>On September 14, 2016, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and panel discussion on the recently released report on Venezuela's oil industry, which explores the increasing risks posed by the troubles in this OPEC member country’s oil sector and its unprecedented economic, social and political crisis. Author Luisa Palacios, Senior Managing Director and Head of Latin America Macro and Energy Research at Medley Global Advisors and Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy, presented her report. Following the presentation, Christopher Sabatini, Lecturer of International Relations and Policy at the School of International and Public Affairs and Founder and Executive Director of research non-profit Global Americans, and Adrian Lajous, former CEO of PEMEX and Center Fellow, joined the panel discussion which was be moderated by Antoine Halff, Center Program Director - Global Oil Markets. Luisa's presentation can be found online on CGEP's Past Events webpage.

]]>01:29:29noTechnology and Low Oil Prices: How Will Industry Respond? (9/12/16)Fri, 21 Oct 2016 20:29:59 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy and the New York Energy Forum sponsored a discussion on the oil industry's technological responses to low prices. Distinguished experts on the panel included Bobby Tudor, Chairman and CEO of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., LLC and Robert Kleinberg, physicist and fellow at Schlumberger. Ed Morse, Chair of the Energy Forum Advisory Board and Managing Director and Global Head of Commodity Research for Citigroup, moderated the discussion following remarks by Mr. Tudor and Mr. Kleinberg. View our Past Events web page to see the speakers presentations.

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy and the New York Energy Forum sponsored a discussion on the oil industry's technological responses to low prices. Distinguished experts on the panel included Bobby Tudor, Chairman and CEO of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., LLC and Robert Kleinberg, physicist and fellow at Schlumberger. Ed Morse, Chair of the Energy Forum Advisory Board and Managing Director and Global Head of Commodity Research for Citigroup, moderated the discussion following remarks by Mr. Tudor and Mr. Kleinberg. View our Past Events web page to see the speakers presentations.

]]>01:32:14noClimate Finance: Next Steps (9/7/16)Fri, 21 Oct 2016 19:59:29 +0000On September 7th, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a panel discussion on the future of climate finance. Expert panelists included Billy Pizer, Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University and faculty fellow in the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Michael Gerrard, Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia Law School, as well as Bruce Usher, Co-Director of the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise; Elizabeth B. Strickler '86 and Mark T. Gallogly '86 Faculty Director; Professor of Professional Practice. CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated the discussion.

]]>On September 7th, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a panel discussion on the future of climate finance. Expert panelists included Billy Pizer, Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University and faculty fellow in the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Michael Gerrard, Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia Law School, as well as Bruce Usher, Co-Director of the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise; Elizabeth B. Strickler '86 and Mark T. Gallogly '86 Faculty Director; Professor of Professional Practice. CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated the discussion.

This panel focused on the changes underway in the power generation sector and how technological innovations may increase access in developing countries. Participants included: Ralph Izzo, CEO, PSEG Incorporated; Dr. Cheryl Martin, former Acting Director, ARPA-E, US Department of Energy; Jim Rogers, former President, Chairman and CEO, Duke Energy; and Cathy Zoi, CEO, Frontier Power. The session was moderated by Sue Tierney, a Senior Advisor at Analysis Group and a member of the Center’s Advisory Board.

]]>In April 2016, the Center on Global Energy Policy brought together senior energy and climate leaders to discuss pressing issues at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics for the 2016 Columbia Global Energy Summit.

This panel focused on the changes underway in the power generation sector and how technological innovations may increase access in developing countries. Participants included: Ralph Izzo, CEO, PSEG Incorporated; Dr. Cheryl Martin, former Acting Director, ARPA-E, US Department of Energy; Jim Rogers, former President, Chairman and CEO, Duke Energy; and Cathy Zoi, CEO, Frontier Power. The session was moderated by Sue Tierney, a Senior Advisor at Analysis Group and a member of the Center’s Advisory Board.

]]>46:33cleanWhat's Next for the Paris Climate Agreement?Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:56:16 +0000In April 2016, the Center on Global Energy Policy brought together senior energy and climate leaders to discuss pressing issues at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics for the 2016 Columbia Global Energy Summit.

This panel focused on the follow-up to the Paris climate agreement and how businesses can adapt their business models. Participants included: Carlos Pascual, former US Special Envoy for International Energy Affairs, US Department of State; William Reilly, Senior Advisor, TPG and former US EPA Administrator; Todd Stern, former US Special Envoy for Climate Change, US Department of State; and, Laurence Tubiana, Special Representative for the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, French Minister of Foreign Affairs. The session was moderated by David Sandalow, the Inaugural Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy.

]]>In April 2016, the Center on Global Energy Policy brought together senior energy and climate leaders to discuss pressing issues at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics for the 2016 Columbia Global Energy Summit.

This panel focused on the follow-up to the Paris climate agreement and how businesses can adapt their business models. Participants included: Carlos Pascual, former US Special Envoy for International Energy Affairs, US Department of State; William Reilly, Senior Advisor, TPG and former US EPA Administrator; Todd Stern, former US Special Envoy for Climate Change, US Department of State; and, Laurence Tubiana, Special Representative for the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, French Minister of Foreign Affairs. The session was moderated by David Sandalow, the Inaugural Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy.

This panel focused on the outlook for the global natural gas sector, the importance of US LNG exports and the role of gas in reducing global emissions. Participants included: Nick Butler, Visiting Professor and Chair of the Kings Policy Institute, Kings College London; Peter Coleman, CEO, Woodside Energy; Fred Krupp, President, Environmental Defense Fund; and; Charif Souki, Co-Founder, Tellurian Investments. The session was moderated by Mona Sutphen, a Partner at Macro Advisory Partners and a member of the Center’s Advisory Board.

]]>In April 2016, the Center on Global Energy Policy brought together senior energy and climate leaders to discuss pressing issues at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics for the 2016 Columbia Global Energy Summit.

This panel focused on the outlook for the global natural gas sector, the importance of US LNG exports and the role of gas in reducing global emissions. Participants included: Nick Butler, Visiting Professor and Chair of the Kings Policy Institute, Kings College London; Peter Coleman, CEO, Woodside Energy; Fred Krupp, President, Environmental Defense Fund; and; Charif Souki, Co-Founder, Tellurian Investments. The session was moderated by Mona Sutphen, a Partner at Macro Advisory Partners and a member of the Center’s Advisory Board.

]]>54:57cleanAmerica’s Energy Position After the Oil Price CollapseMon, 27 Jun 2016 17:53:29 +0000In April 2016, the Center on Global Energy Policy brought together senior energy and climate leaders to discuss pressing issues at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics for the 2016 Columbia Global Energy Summit.

This panel focused on how US oil production was reacting to the current price environment and the pressures it was creating for other oil producing nations. Participants included: Phil Sharp, President, Resources for the Future; Scott Sheffield, Chairman and CEO, Pioneer Natural Resources; Christopher Smith, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, U. S. Department of Energy; and Dr. Dan Yergin, Vice Chairman, IHS. The session was moderated by Antoine Halff a Senior Fellow and Program Director at the Center on Global Energy Policy.

]]>In April 2016, the Center on Global Energy Policy brought together senior energy and climate leaders to discuss pressing issues at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics for the 2016 Columbia Global Energy Summit.

This panel focused on how US oil production was reacting to the current price environment and the pressures it was creating for other oil producing nations. Participants included: Phil Sharp, President, Resources for the Future; Scott Sheffield, Chairman and CEO, Pioneer Natural Resources; Christopher Smith, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, U. S. Department of Energy; and Dr. Dan Yergin, Vice Chairman, IHS. The session was moderated by Antoine Halff a Senior Fellow and Program Director at the Center on Global Energy Policy.

In April 2016, the Center on Global Energy Policy brought together senior energy and climate leaders to discuss pressing issues at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics for the 2016 Columbia Global Energy Summit. The summit opened with a keynote conversation between IHS Vice Chairman Dr. Dan Yergin and Total CEO Patrick Pouyanné on the outlook for energy investment, geopolitical issues in energy, the need for a carbon price to address climate change and how Total is adapting to changes in the sector.

]]>In April 2016, the Center on Global Energy Policy brought together senior energy and climate leaders to discuss pressing issues at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics for the 2016 Columbia Global Energy Summit. The summit opened with a keynote conversation between IHS Vice Chairman Dr. Dan Yergin and Total CEO Patrick Pouyanné on the outlook for energy investment, geopolitical issues in energy, the need for a carbon price to address climate change and how Total is adapting to changes in the sector.

The Medium-Term Gas Market Report2016 assesses trends and provides a detailed analysis of global demand supply and trade development through 2021. It also explores the links between today’s oversupply and emerging shifts in trade patterns, pricing mechanisms and market structures that have the potential to substantially reshape the global gas industry over the next few years.

This conversation was held on June 20, 2016.

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion of the 2016 Medium-Term Gas Market Report. Ms. Costanza Jacazio, Senior Gas Expert in the Gas, Coal and Power Division at the International Energy Agency presented the report after which Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated the discussion.

The Medium-Term Gas Market Report2016 assesses trends and provides a detailed analysis of global demand supply and trade development through 2021. It also explores the links between today’s oversupply and emerging shifts in trade patterns, pricing mechanisms and market structures that have the potential to substantially reshape the global gas industry over the next few years.

This conversation was held on June 20, 2016.

]]>01:00:46cleanGlobal Voices on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement (4/20/16)Wed, 04 May 2016 13:05:44 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a panel discussion on
the Paris Agreement and what it means for the various international
stakeholders including governments, the renewable energy industry
and other business sectors. Distinguished experts on the panel
included Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister
of Climate Change and Environment for the United Arab
Emirates, Adnan Amin, Director-General
of the International Renewable Energy Agency
(IRENA), Dr. Joe Aldy, Associate Professor of
Public Policy, Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
and a Fellow at the Center, and Delphine
Eyraud, French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable
Development and Energy. The event was hosted by David
Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow at the Center on Global Energy
Policy.

This event originally took place on April 20, 2016.

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a panel discussion on
the Paris Agreement and what it means for the various international
stakeholders including governments, the renewable energy industry
and other business sectors. Distinguished experts on the panel
included Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister
of Climate Change and Environment for the United Arab
Emirates, Adnan Amin, Director-General
of the International Renewable Energy Agency
(IRENA), Dr. Joe Aldy, Associate Professor of
Public Policy, Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
and a Fellow at the Center, and Delphine
Eyraud, French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable
Development and Energy. The event was hosted by David
Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow at the Center on Global Energy
Policy.

Dr. Ellen Morris, Professor at ColumbiaUniversity School of International and Public Affairs; Presidentand Founder of Sustainable Energy Solutions

Dr. Minoru Takada, Representative andDirector, Sustainable Energy for All initiative New York office,Executive Office of the Secretary-General

Dr. Kate Steel, Energy Sector Team Lead, USAIDPower Africa

This event originally took place on April 19, 2016.

]]>02:04:33cleanPost-Paris International Collaborations on Clean Energy (4/19/16)Mon, 02 May 2016 14:40:33 +0000Representatives from 196 countries met in Paris in December 2015
and reached a historic agreement to address climate change. The
Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion
by Jonathan Elkind, Assistant Secretary for the Office of
International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy. He offered
remarks focused on post-Paris international collaborations on clean
energy. David Sandalow, Inagural Fellow at the Center on Global
Energy Policy, moderated the discussion after the presentation.

This event originally took place on April 19. 2016.

]]>Representatives from 196 countries met in Paris in December 2015
and reached a historic agreement to address climate change. The
Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion
by Jonathan Elkind, Assistant Secretary for the Office of
International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy. He offered
remarks focused on post-Paris international collaborations on clean
energy. David Sandalow, Inagural Fellow at the Center on Global
Energy Policy, moderated the discussion after the presentation.

]]>01:33:49cleanDebate on U.S. Sanctions Practice and Policy (4/4/16)Mon, 18 Apr 2016 18:40:01 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy, in collaboration with SIPA's International Security Policy Concentration and the Journal of International Affairs, hosted a debate on U.S. sanctions practice and policy. The debate focused on the impacts of sanctions against companies, individuals, and countries, as well as on American citizens domestically and internationally.

Center Fellow Richard Nephew is a former Principal Deputy Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at the Department of State, a position he held from February 2013 to January 2015. Nephew also served as the lead sanctions expert for the U.S. team negotiating with Iran. From May 2011 to January 2013, Nephew served as the Director for Iran on the National Security Staff where he was responsible for managing a period of intense expansion of U.S. sanctions on Iran.

Eric Ferrari is a Sanctions Defense Attorney based in Washington, DC with over 12 years of experience in national security law, export controls, and U.S. economic sanctions. He counsels across industry sectors representing parties in a wide range of matters involving U.S. economic sanctions administered by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This event originally took place on April 4, 2016.

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy, in collaboration with SIPA's International Security Policy Concentration and the Journal of International Affairs, hosted a debate on U.S. sanctions practice and policy. The debate focused on the impacts of sanctions against companies, individuals, and countries, as well as on American citizens domestically and internationally.

Center Fellow Richard Nephew is a former Principal Deputy Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at the Department of State, a position he held from February 2013 to January 2015. Nephew also served as the lead sanctions expert for the U.S. team negotiating with Iran. From May 2011 to January 2013, Nephew served as the Director for Iran on the National Security Staff where he was responsible for managing a period of intense expansion of U.S. sanctions on Iran.

Eric Ferrari is a Sanctions Defense Attorney based in Washington, DC with over 12 years of experience in national security law, export controls, and U.S. economic sanctions. He counsels across industry sectors representing parties in a wide range of matters involving U.S. economic sanctions administered by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This event originally took place on April 4, 2016.

]]>01:22:12cleanJapan's Nuclear Outlook (4/8/16)Tue, 12 Apr 2016 20:52:00 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion on Japan's Nuclear Outlook with Nobuo Tanaka, President of the Sasawaka Peace Foundation and former Executive Director at the International Energy Agency, and Chris Gadomski, Head of Research for Nuclear at Bloomberg New Energy Finance. This event was originally held on April 8, 2016.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion on Japan's Nuclear Outlook with Nobuo Tanaka, President of the Sasawaka Peace Foundation and former Executive Director at the International Energy Agency, and Chris Gadomski, Head of Research for Nuclear at Bloomberg New Energy Finance. This event was originally held on April 8, 2016.]]>01:18:00cleanRussian Economic Sanctions and Energy Outlook (3/9/16)Thu, 17 Mar 2016 20:40:23 +0000The imposition of sanctions against Russia in response to its activities in Ukraine was a significant milestone in the U.S.-Russia relationship, the post Cold War world, and in the practice and art of sanctions. The implications of the sanctions imposed -- both in the content of the measures and in what they represent in terms of great power relations -- will reverberate for many years after the crisis is resolved, assuming that it is.

The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion by Ambassador Dan Fried, Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at the U.S. Department of State and an architect of the Russia sanctions effort. He offered remarks focused on the Russia sanctions effort, its implications, and what it means for U.S. sanctions policy in the future. Richard Nephew, Program Director for Economic Statecraft, Sanctions and Energy Markets at Center on Global Energy Policy, moderated a discussion after the presentation.

This event was originally held on March 9, 2016.

]]>The imposition of sanctions against Russia in response to its activities in Ukraine was a significant milestone in the U.S.-Russia relationship, the post Cold War world, and in the practice and art of sanctions. The implications of the sanctions imposed -- both in the content of the measures and in what they represent in terms of great power relations -- will reverberate for many years after the crisis is resolved, assuming that it is.

The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion by Ambassador Dan Fried, Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at the U.S. Department of State and an architect of the Russia sanctions effort. He offered remarks focused on the Russia sanctions effort, its implications, and what it means for U.S. sanctions policy in the future. Richard Nephew, Program Director for Economic Statecraft, Sanctions and Energy Markets at Center on Global Energy Policy, moderated a discussion after the presentation.

This event was originally held on March 9, 2016.

]]>01:15:51cleanTommy Beaudreau, Chief of Staff U.S. Department of the Interior (2/26/16)Thu, 17 Mar 2016 20:37:27 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion with Tommy Beaudreau, Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of the Interior. Mr. Beaudreau offered keynote remarks focused on the energy and environment priorities at the Department of the Interior including recent policy announcements and federal regulations. David Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy, moderated a discussion after the presentation.

The event took place on February 26, 2016

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion with Tommy Beaudreau, Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of the Interior. Mr. Beaudreau offered keynote remarks focused on the energy and environment priorities at the Department of the Interior including recent policy announcements and federal regulations. David Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy, moderated a discussion after the presentation.

The event took place on February 26, 2016

]]>01:26:44cleanGCC Countries in the New Oil World (1/28/16)Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:10:14 +0000The collapse of oil prices since mid-2014 has shaken many of the cornerstones of the oil markets. For decades, oil-importing countries have relied on the oil-producing economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to balance the global market. At the same time, oil has financed the rapid development of the GCC nations, and, as such, the modern history of oil and the Middle East cannot be disentangled. But the oil market has not been standing still. As part of its efforts to help improve understanding of the challenging issues emerging from the new oil world, the Center on Global Energy Policy organized a discussion of the global market, domestic economic and geopolitical considerations facing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with a distinguished set of experts:

Jason Bordoff, Founding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy

Bassam Fattouh, Director, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

F. Gregory Gause, III, John H. Lindsey 44 Chair, Professor of International Affairs and Head of the International Affairs Department, Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University

Amos Hochstein, Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs, Bureau of Energy Resources, U.S. Department of State

]]>The collapse of oil prices since mid-2014 has shaken many of the cornerstones of the oil markets. For decades, oil-importing countries have relied on the oil-producing economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to balance the global market. At the same time, oil has financed the rapid development of the GCC nations, and, as such, the modern history of oil and the Middle East cannot be disentangled. But the oil market has not been standing still. As part of its efforts to help improve understanding of the challenging issues emerging from the new oil world, the Center on Global Energy Policy organized a discussion of the global market, domestic economic and geopolitical considerations facing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with a distinguished set of experts:

Jason Bordoff, Founding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy

Bassam Fattouh, Director, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

F. Gregory Gause, III, John H. Lindsey 44 Chair, Professor of International Affairs and Head of the International Affairs Department, Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University

Amos Hochstein, Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs, Bureau of Energy Resources, U.S. Department of State

]]>01:34:44cleanCOP21 Climate Agreement - What Comes Next? (1/25/16)Mon, 01 Feb 2016 14:29:38 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law organized a discussion on what comes next for the Paris COP21 Agreement after its adoption in December 2015. Our distinguished guests included:

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law organized a discussion on what comes next for the Paris COP21 Agreement after its adoption in December 2015. Our distinguished guests included:

]]>01:29:41cleanIEA World Energy Outlook 2015 (12/14/15)Tue, 15 Dec 2015 03:10:12 +0000The World Energy Outlook 2015 presents updated projections for the evolution of the global energy system through 2040, examining the prospects for fossil fuels, renewables, the power sector and energy efficiency, and analysis on trends in carbon emissions and fossil-fuel and renewable energy subsidies. In particular, the 2015 edition is informed by in-depth analysis on key issues and trends such as the lower oil price environment, India's energy outlook, opportunities and challenges for unconventional gas, and the competitive position of renewables and the role of energy efficiency.]]>The World Energy Outlook 2015 presents updated projections for the evolution of the global energy system through 2040, examining the prospects for fossil fuels, renewables, the power sector and energy efficiency, and analysis on trends in carbon emissions and fossil-fuel and renewable energy subsidies. In particular, the 2015 edition is informed by in-depth analysis on key issues and trends such as the lower oil price environment, India's energy outlook, opportunities and challenges for unconventional gas, and the competitive position of renewables and the role of energy efficiency.]]>01:30:21cleanEnergy-Water Nexus (12/11/15)Fri, 11 Dec 2015 21:29:32 +0000This episode features a presentation and discussion on the water-energy nexus with Melanie Kenderdine, Director, Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis and Energy Counselor to the Secretary, US Department of Energy.]]>This episode features a presentation and discussion on the water-energy nexus with Melanie Kenderdine, Director, Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis and Energy Counselor to the Secretary, US Department of Energy.]]>01:14:41cleanU.S. Energy Outlook: A Conversation With Adam Sieminski (12/7/15)Mon, 07 Dec 2015 22:51:47 +0000This episode features EIA Administrator, Adam Sieminski, who presented on the state of energy markets, identifying how current conditions in the marketplace affect long-term projections of US energy supply, demand and prices through 2040.]]>This episode features EIA Administrator, Adam Sieminski, who presented on the state of energy markets, identifying how current conditions in the marketplace affect long-term projections of US energy supply, demand and prices through 2040.]]>01:19:24cleanDecoding Paris (12/3/15)Thu, 03 Dec 2015 21:21:14 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a panel discussion previewing the upcoming climate negotiations in Paris. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting, beginning November 30th in Paris, is the culmination of a four-year negotiating process and will set the stage for international climate change cooperation for many years to come. This event discussed the obstacles to achieving a successful agreement in Paris, what the prospects are for an agreement, and how such an agreement might impact climate policy in countries around the world. It also addressed the many other initiatives going on in Paris by public and private actors that are intended to catalyze more ambitious action on climate change.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a panel discussion previewing the upcoming climate negotiations in Paris. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting, beginning November 30th in Paris, is the culmination of a four-year negotiating process and will set the stage for international climate change cooperation for many years to come. This event discussed the obstacles to achieving a successful agreement in Paris, what the prospects are for an agreement, and how such an agreement might impact climate policy in countries around the world. It also addressed the many other initiatives going on in Paris by public and private actors that are intended to catalyze more ambitious action on climate change.]]>01:36:31cleanConversation with David Crane (11/20/15)Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:06:59 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a conversation with David Crane, President and Chief Executive Officer, NRG, who discussed the transformation of the US power sector and the importance of leadership and innovation in the energy space. CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated the discussion with Mr. Crane.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a conversation with David Crane, President and Chief Executive Officer, NRG, who discussed the transformation of the US power sector and the importance of leadership and innovation in the energy space. CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated the discussion with Mr. Crane.]]>59:44cleanIEA's Medium-Term Renewable Energy Market Report 2015 (11/9/15)Mon, 09 Nov 2015 18:54:40 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Medium-Term Renewable Energy Market Report 2015 with report lead author Michael Waldron, Renewable Energy Markets Analyst and Project Manager, IEA, and co-author Heymi Bahar, Renewable Energy Markets Analyst, IEA.

]]>01:31:28noThe Future of Solar Energy (11/8/15)Mon, 09 Nov 2015 01:35:43 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion on The Future of Solar Energy, a study published by the MIT Energy Initiative. The study examines the technical, economic and policy dimensions of solar energy today and makes policy recommendation aimed at supporting the efficient and effective deployment of solar energy over the long-term. Francis O'Sullivan, Director of Research and Analysis at the MIT Energy Initiative, and Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management, presented the study and its key findings. Dr. Varun Sivaram,Douglas Dillon Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations, and strategic advisor to the Office of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Reforming the Energy Vision (REV), then offered a reaction. Their reamrks were followed by a moderated conversation with CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow.

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion on The Future of Solar Energy, a study published by the MIT Energy Initiative. The study examines the technical, economic and policy dimensions of solar energy today and makes policy recommendation aimed at supporting the efficient and effective deployment of solar energy over the long-term. Francis O'Sullivan, Director of Research and Analysis at the MIT Energy Initiative, and Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management, presented the study and its key findings. Dr. Varun Sivaram,Douglas Dillon Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations, and strategic advisor to the Office of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Reforming the Energy Vision (REV), then offered a reaction. Their reamrks were followed by a moderated conversation with CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow.

]]>01:27:17noIEA Energy Efficiency Market Report (11/8/15)Mon, 09 Nov 2015 01:32:14 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) hosted a presentation and discussion on the International Energy Agency's (IEA) 2015 Energy Efficiency Market Report with Philippe Benoit, Head of the Energy Efficiency and Environment Division, IEA. Energy efficiency has been referred to as a hidden fuel that extends energy supplies, increases energy security, lowers carbon emissions and supports sustainable economic growth. The IEA's 2015 Energy Efficiency Market Report provides a basis for understanding energy efficiency market activities, a review of the multiple benefits that these activities generate, and statistical analysis of energy efficiency and its impact on energy demand. The 2015 edition also features special chapters on buildings, utilities, and for the first time, cities.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) hosted a presentation and discussion on the International Energy Agency's (IEA) 2015 Energy Efficiency Market Report with Philippe Benoit, Head of the Energy Efficiency and Environment Division, IEA. Energy efficiency has been referred to as a hidden fuel that extends energy supplies, increases energy security, lowers carbon emissions and supports sustainable economic growth. The IEA's 2015 Energy Efficiency Market Report provides a basis for understanding energy efficiency market activities, a review of the multiple benefits that these activities generate, and statistical analysis of energy efficiency and its impact on energy demand. The 2015 edition also features special chapters on buildings, utilities, and for the first time, cities.]]>01:15:55noRole of International Sanctions and the Crisis in Ukraine (10/26/15)Mon, 26 Oct 2015 23:50:29 +0000Sanctions have been employed in order to persuade Russia both to halt its activities in Ukraine and to prompt a political settlement of the issues that led to the crisis that began in 2013. However, reports continue to emerge that Russia is arming and supporting insurgents in Ukraine while the process toward a political resolution has come to a halt. This episode looks at the role of sanctions, including whether they can contribute to a solution to the crisis in Ukraine. Should they be expanded? What, if any, have been their unintended consequences? And under what circumstances should they be relieved? ]]>Sanctions have been employed in order to persuade Russia both to halt its activities in Ukraine and to prompt a political settlement of the issues that led to the crisis that began in 2013. However, reports continue to emerge that Russia is arming and supporting insurgents in Ukraine while the process toward a political resolution has come to a halt. This episode looks at the role of sanctions, including whether they can contribute to a solution to the crisis in Ukraine. Should they be expanded? What, if any, have been their unintended consequences? And under what circumstances should they be relieved? ]]>01:22:20cleanThe Effectiveness of Sanctions as a Foreign Policy Instrument (10/26/15)Mon, 26 Oct 2015 23:46:23 +0000This episode brings you a panel conversation on the effectiveness of sanctions as a foreign policy instrument. The discussion was jointly organized by the Center on Global Energy Policy and Chatham House and took place in London, England.]]>This episode brings you a panel conversation on the effectiveness of sanctions as a foreign policy instrument. The discussion was jointly organized by the Center on Global Energy Policy and Chatham House and took place in London, England.]]>01:00:36cleanChina's Energy Future: A Conversation with Zhang Guobao (10/13/15)Tue, 13 Oct 2015 13:30:55 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) hosted a conversation on China's Energy Future with Zhang Guobao,former Vice Chairman, National Development and Reform Commission and former Director of the National Energy Administration of China.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) hosted a conversation on China's Energy Future with Zhang Guobao,former Vice Chairman, National Development and Reform Commission and former Director of the National Energy Administration of China.]]>01:24:49cleanIran Post Sanctions (10/9/15)Fri, 09 Oct 2015 13:13:33 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy and the NY Energy Forum hosted a discussion on the outlook for Iran following the implementation of the nuclear accord. Our speakers, Bijan Khajehpour, leading expert on Irans energy sector, and Richard Nephew, former Principal Deputy Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at the Department of State, shared their insights on the mechanism for sanctions removal and whether to expect a rebound in Iranian oil production in the near term considering technical, political and other market factors. Following the presentation, Edward Morse, Chair of the NY Energy Forum and Global Head of Commodity Research at Citigroup, moderated a discussion with the audience.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy and the NY Energy Forum hosted a discussion on the outlook for Iran following the implementation of the nuclear accord. Our speakers, Bijan Khajehpour, leading expert on Irans energy sector, and Richard Nephew, former Principal Deputy Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at the Department of State, shared their insights on the mechanism for sanctions removal and whether to expect a rebound in Iranian oil production in the near term considering technical, political and other market factors. Following the presentation, Edward Morse, Chair of the NY Energy Forum and Global Head of Commodity Research at Citigroup, moderated a discussion with the audience.]]>01:32:59cleanVenezuela Price Drop (10/6/2015)Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:18:30 +0000In response to the oil price collapse of 2015, the Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) undertook a project to examine the impacts of the oil price drop on the world's major oil producers. This episode featured a report that examines the current difficulties facing Venezuela in light of its dependence on revenues from oil exports and the issues facing the energy sector, which have become more acute in the lower oil price environment seen over the past year.]]>In response to the oil price collapse of 2015, the Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) undertook a project to examine the impacts of the oil price drop on the world's major oil producers. This episode featured a report that examines the current difficulties facing Venezuela in light of its dependence on revenues from oil exports and the issues facing the energy sector, which have become more acute in the lower oil price environment seen over the past year.]]>01:37:08cleanMeeting China's Climate Goals (9/30/15)Wed, 30 Sep 2015 18:21:57 +0000

The Center on Global Energy Policy and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law hosted a discussion on Meeting China's Climate Goals. In November 2014, US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an historic agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions from their two countries. On the eve of President Xi's visit to the US and summit with President Obama, this event will look at the opportunities and challenges China faces in meeting its climate goals. How can China shift its economy away from coal-fired power generation, improve energy efficiency and increase the share of low carbon energy sources in its economy? How can the US and China work together to promote their shared climate objectives? What role will climate change play at the Obama-Xi summit?

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law hosted a discussion on Meeting China's Climate Goals. In November 2014, US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an historic agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions from their two countries. On the eve of President Xi's visit to the US and summit with President Obama, this event will look at the opportunities and challenges China faces in meeting its climate goals. How can China shift its economy away from coal-fired power generation, improve energy efficiency and increase the share of low carbon energy sources in its economy? How can the US and China work together to promote their shared climate objectives? What role will climate change play at the Obama-Xi summit?
]]>01:30:20noThe New Geopolitics of Energy (9/29/15)Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:17:29 +0000In an era of relative energy abundance for the US, the Center's new report—authored by Ambassador Carlos Pascual, CGEP Fellow and former Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs, US Department of State—provides a framework to understand the relationships between energy geopolitics and energy markets as well as a new analytic foundation for governments and the private sector to assess how investment decisions and government policy will influence national security, economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Ambassador Pascual provided an overview of the report and its key findings. After his remarks, Ed Crooks, US Industry and Energy Editor at the Financial Times, moderated a panel discussion featuring:

Jason Bordoff, Founding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy;

Iain Conn, Chief Executive Officer, Centrica;

Michael Levi, David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment, Council on Foreign Relations;

Ambassador Carlos Pascual; and

Mona Sutphen, Partner, Macro Advisory Partners and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy.

]]>In an era of relative energy abundance for the US, the Center's new report—authored by Ambassador Carlos Pascual, CGEP Fellow and former Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs, US Department of State—provides a framework to understand the relationships between energy geopolitics and energy markets as well as a new analytic foundation for governments and the private sector to assess how investment decisions and government policy will influence national security, economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Ambassador Pascual provided an overview of the report and its key findings. After his remarks, Ed Crooks, US Industry and Energy Editor at the Financial Times, moderated a panel discussion featuring:

Jason Bordoff, Founding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy;

Iain Conn, Chief Executive Officer, Centrica;

Michael Levi, David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment, Council on Foreign Relations;

Ambassador Carlos Pascual; and

Mona Sutphen, Partner, Macro Advisory Partners and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy.

The Center hosted a discussion of the 2015 Medium-Term Gas Market Report. The report provides a detailed analysis of demand, upstream investment and trade developments for the next five years that will shape the gas industry and the role of gas in the global energy system. In particular, the report looks at the impact on global gas markets of Russia’s strategic shift in its gas export policy and the rising tide of liquefied natural gas supplies. Ms. Costanza Jacazio, Senior Gas Expert in the Gas, Coal and Power Division at the International Energy Agency presented the report, after which Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated a discussion featuring Majed Limam, LNG and Natural Gas Consulting at Poten and Partners, and Leslie Palti-Guzman, director of Global Gas at The Rapidian Group.

]]>]]>01:27:44noThe Future of The Renewable Fuel Standard (6/26/15)Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:44:34 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). RFS is derided by some as an inefficient program, while others insist it is a valuable tool to reduce US dependence on foreign oil that will also pay future dividends in the fight against climate change. In today’s event, we will hear a presentation from Dr. James Stock, a non-resident Fellow at the Center, on the findings of his new report, “The Renewable Fuel Standard: A Path Forward”. A discussion with two panels of experts will follow Dr. Stock’s presentation. ]]>]]>02:05:34noEIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (6/8/15)Mon, 08 Jun 2015 14:56:45 +0000

The Center on Global Energy Policy brings you a presentation and discussion with Adam Sieminski, Administrator of the U.S. Energy Information Administration, of EIA's Annual Energy Outlook (AEO) 2015. The AEO 2015 presents long-term projections of U.S. energy supply, demand, and prices through 2040. EIA’s Reference case provides the basis for examination and discussion of alternative price, economic, and resource scenarios - and often serves as a starting point for analysis of potential changes in energy policies. After the presentation by Administrator Sieminski, Center Founding Director Jason Bordoff will moderate a discussion.

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a discussion on India’s energy future. India is the the 4th largest energy consumer and 3rd largest emitter of greenhouse gasses, and its energy policy choices will have significant implications for energy markets, geopolitics, and global climate policies. Our panel of speakers, including Montek Ahluwalia, Atul Arya, Vikram Mehta, and Richenda Van Leeuwen, will explore the challenges, opportunities, and outlook for India’s energy future. Following speaker remarks, CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow will moderate a panel discussion.

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01:36:55noA Conversation with the Co-Chairs of the UN Climate Negotiations (5/29/15)Fri, 29 May 2015 16:58:37 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a discussion with Ahmed Djoghlaf and Dan Reifsnyder, Co-Chairs of the ongoing negotiations in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change that will culminate in Paris in December of this year. Mr. Djoghlaf and Mr. Reifsnyder discussed the current state of play in the negotiations, the key issues that have been identified by countries, and the process of guiding the negotiations toward a conclusion in Paris.

After their remarks, CGEP Program Director for International Climate Policy Keith Benes moderated a discussion featuring the co-chairs and:

Michael Gerrard, Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia Law School and Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law.

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a discussion with Ahmed Djoghlaf and Dan Reifsnyder, Co-Chairs of the ongoing negotiations in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change that will culminate in Paris in December of this year. Mr. Djoghlaf and Mr. Reifsnyder discussed the current state of play in the negotiations, the key issues that have been identified by countries, and the process of guiding the negotiations toward a conclusion in Paris.After their remarks, CGEP Program Director for International Climate Policy Keith Benes moderated a discussion featuring the co-chairs and:

Michael Gerrard, Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia Law School and Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law.

]]>01:34:58cleannews,paris,energy,affairs,environment,climate,global,international,politics,policy,copenhagen,negotiations,columbiaEnergy Innovation and National Security (5/29/15)Fri, 29 May 2015 16:55:59 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a discussion with US Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus on the role that the US Navy plays in driving energy innovation as well as the broader relationship between energy and national security. Secretary Mabus offered remarks on the importance of energy to the Navy's mission. CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated a conversation following Secretary Mabus's remarks.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a discussion with US Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus on the role that the US Navy plays in driving energy innovation as well as the broader relationship between energy and national security. Secretary Mabus offered remarks on the importance of energy to the Navy's mission. CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated a conversation following Secretary Mabus's remarks.]]>01:12:08cleannews,energy,technology,security,environment,climate,politics,navy,innovation,policy,research,national,natural,oil,defense,gas,columbia,renewablesDiscussion on Nuclear Technology and Policy (5/19/15)Tue, 19 May 2015 15:21:16 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion with Nobuo Tanaka, non-resident Fellow at the Center and former Executive Director at the International Energy Agency. Tanaka-san offered remarks on the current landscape of nuclear power technology and policy, specifically with respect to security and environmental considerations. After the remarks, Inaugural Center Fellow David Sandalow moderated a panel discussion where Tanaka-san was joined by:

Tom Blees, President, The Science Council for Global Initiatives;

Travis Bradford, Associate Professor of Practice in International and Public Affairs; Director, Energy and Environment Concentration, Columbia SIPA;

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion with Nobuo Tanaka, non-resident Fellow at the Center and former Executive Director at the International Energy Agency. Tanaka-san offered remarks on the current landscape of nuclear power technology and policy, specifically with respect to security and environmental considerations. After the remarks, Inaugural Center Fellow David Sandalow moderated a panel discussion where Tanaka-san was joined by:

Tom Blees, President, The Science Council for Global Initiatives;

Travis Bradford, Associate Professor of Practice in International and Public Affairs; Director, Energy and Environment Concentration, Columbia SIPA;

]]>01:30:56cleannews,energy,affairs,technology,japan,nuclear,environment,climate,markets,global,international,politics,innovation,policy,fukushima,reactors,geopoliticsChina-Russia Energy Relations (5/15/15)Fri, 15 May 2015 15:12:59 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy and the Harriman Institute hosted a panel discussion on China-Russia Energy Relations: Key Drivers and Implications. In May 2014, one of the world's largest oil and gas producers, Russia, agreed to supply China, the world's largest energy consumer, with over $400 billion dollars worth of natural gas over 30 years. Six months later in November 2014, Russian and Chinese state-owned oil and gas companies agreed to an MOU that if implemented, would double the value of the deal signed in May.

In May 2014, one of the world's largest oil and gas producers, Russia, agreed to supply China, the world's largest energy consumer, with over $400 billion dollars worth of natural gas over 30 years. Six months later in November 2014, Russian and Chinese state-owned oil and gas companies agreed to an MOU that if implemented, would double the value of the deal signed in May. These agreements, which reflect a broader trend of growing energy ties between China and Russia, raise a series of questions that are addressed in this podcast episode, including:

What were the key drivers for the May and November deals, and what do these agreements portend for Sino-Russian energy and bilateral relations? How does it fit within the broader political and energy relationship between the two countries?

What is the broader impact of the deal for natural gas markets, in Asia and Europe specifically?

How do Western sanctions and Russias current economic woes affect the contours and potential implementation of the May and November deals? On energy cooperation more broadly?

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy and the Harriman Institute hosted a panel discussion on China-Russia Energy Relations: Key Drivers and Implications. In May 2014, one of the world's largest oil and gas producers, Russia, agreed to supply China, the world's largest energy consumer, with over $400 billion dollars worth of natural gas over 30 years. Six months later in November 2014, Russian and Chinese state-owned oil and gas companies agreed to an MOU that if implemented, would double the value of the deal signed in May.

In May 2014, one of the world's largest oil and gas producers, Russia, agreed to supply China, the world's largest energy consumer, with over $400 billion dollars worth of natural gas over 30 years. Six months later in November 2014, Russian and Chinese state-owned oil and gas companies agreed to an MOU that if implemented, would double the value of the deal signed in May. These agreements, which reflect a broader trend of growing energy ties between China and Russia, raise a series of questions that are addressed in this podcast episode, including:

What were the key drivers for the May and November deals, and what do these agreements portend for Sino-Russian energy and bilateral relations? How does it fit within the broader political and energy relationship between the two countries?

What is the broader impact of the deal for natural gas markets, in Asia and Europe specifically?

How do Western sanctions and Russias current economic woes affect the contours and potential implementation of the May and November deals? On energy cooperation more broadly?

On April 28, 2015, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted the 2015 Columbia Global Energy Summit. Structured as a half-day forum, the Summit included keynote remarks, interviews and plenary conversations with senior energy sector leaders focused on key issues and questions at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics. The podcast will be delivered in five parts, one for each of the keynote speakers and plenary discussions. Part V presents a plenary discussion about managing global risks with respect to markets, geopolitics, and climate, featuring Shaikh Nawaf Saud Nasir Al-Sabah, Mario Beauregaud, Shigeru Muraki, and Charif Souki, moderated by Center on Global Energy Policy Founding Director Jason Bordoff. After the discussion, Jason Bordoff will offer concluding remarks for the summit.

]]>]]>57:34cleannews,energy,environment,climate,global,politics,china,policy,russia,middle,east,natural,oil,gas,columbia,coal,arabia,risks,saudi,renewables,geopoliticsFinancing our Energy Future (5/15/15)Fri, 15 May 2015 13:52:38 +0000On April 28, 2015, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted the 2015 Columbia Global Energy Summit. Structured as a half-day forum, the Summit included keynote remarks, interviews and plenary conversations with senior energy sector leaders focused on key issues and questions at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics. The podcast will be delivered in five parts, one for each of the keynote speakers and plenary discussions. Part IV presents a plenary discussion on financing our energy future, featuring David Foley, Peter Kagan, and Zach Schreiber, moderated by Dr. Edward L. Morse.]]>On April 28, 2015, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted the 2015 Columbia Global Energy Summit. Structured as a half-day forum, the Summit included keynote remarks, interviews and plenary conversations with senior energy sector leaders focused on key issues and questions at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics. The podcast will be delivered in five parts, one for each of the keynote speakers and plenary discussions. Part IV presents a plenary discussion on financing our energy future, featuring David Foley, Peter Kagan, and Zach Schreiber, moderated by Dr. Edward L. Morse.]]>56:38cleannews,energy,private,environment,climate,politics,finance,policy,natural,investment,oil,infrastructure,gas,columbia,equity,renewablesConversation with John Hickenlooper, Governor of Colorado (5/15/15)Fri, 15 May 2015 13:48:04 +0000

On April 28, 2015, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted the 2015 Columbia Global Energy Summit. Structured as a half-day forum, the Summit included keynote remarks, interviews and plenary conversations with senior energy sector leaders focused on key issues and questions at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics. The podcast will be delivered in five parts, one for each of the keynote speakers and plenary discussions. Part III features keynote remarks and conversation with Colorado State Governor John Hickenlooper, moderated by Dr. Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman of IHS.

]]>]]>39:53cleannews,energy,environment,climate,politics,policy,natural,colorado,governor,oil,gas,renewables,geopoliticsConversation with Jason Furman, Chairman, White House Council of Economic Advisors (5/14/15)Thu, 14 May 2015 20:11:00 +0000 On April 28, 2015, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted the 2015 Columbia Global Energy Summit. Structured as a half-day forum, the Summit included keynote remarks, interviews and plenary conversations with senior energy sector leaders focused on key issues and questions at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics. The podcast will be delivered in five parts, one for each of the keynote speakers and plenary discussions. Part II features keynote remarks and conversation with Dr. Jason Furman, Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, moderated by Mona Sutphen, Partner at Macro Advisory Partners. ]]> On April 28, 2015, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted the 2015 Columbia Global Energy Summit. Structured as a half-day forum, the Summit included keynote remarks, interviews and plenary conversations with senior energy sector leaders focused on key issues and questions at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics. The podcast will be delivered in five parts, one for each of the keynote speakers and plenary discussions. Part II features keynote remarks and conversation with Dr. Jason Furman, Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, moderated by Mona Sutphen, Partner at Macro Advisory Partners. ]]>44:02cleannews,energy,climate,markets,global,politics,us,policy,natural,economy,oil,infrastructure,gas,prices,renewables,environments,geopoliticsConversation with Gina McCarthy, Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (5/14/15)Thu, 14 May 2015 20:04:18 +0000On April 28, 2015, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted the 2015 Columbia Global Energy Summit. Structured as a half-day forum, the Summit included keynote remarks, interviews and plenary conversations with senior energy sector leaders focused on key issues and questions at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics. The podcast will be delivered in five parts, one for each of the keynote speakers and plenary discussions. Part I features opening remarks, followed by keynote remarks and a conversation with Gina McCarthy, Administrator of US Environmental Protection Agency, moderated by Center on Global Energy Policy Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow.]]>On April 28, 2015, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted the 2015 Columbia Global Energy Summit. Structured as a half-day forum, the Summit included keynote remarks, interviews and plenary conversations with senior energy sector leaders focused on key issues and questions at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics. The podcast will be delivered in five parts, one for each of the keynote speakers and plenary discussions. Part I features opening remarks, followed by keynote remarks and a conversation with Gina McCarthy, Administrator of US Environmental Protection Agency, moderated by Center on Global Energy Policy Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow.]]>50:13noenergy,environment,politics,policy,natural,oil,gas,coal,renewables,geopoliticsOutcome of the Iranian Nuclear Negotiations and Outlook for U.S. Policy (4/20/15)Mon, 20 Apr 2015 18:10:11 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a discussion on the outcome of Iranian nuclear negotiations and next steps for U.S. policy, featuring Richard Nephew, former U.S. negotiator with Iran and current Director of the Center on Global Energy Policy's new program on Economic Statecraft, Sanctions, and Energy Markets, Dr. Gary Samore, Executive Director for Research at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, and President of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), and Gary Sick, Senior Research Scholar, Middle East Institute at Columbia University.

]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a discussion on the outcome of Iranian nuclear negotiations and next steps for U.S. policy, featuring Richard Nephew, former U.S. negotiator with Iran and current Director of the Center on Global Energy Policy's new program on Economic Statecraft, Sanctions, and Energy Markets, Dr. Gary Samore, Executive Director for Research at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, and President of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), and Gary Sick, Senior Research Scholar, Middle East Institute at Columbia University.

]]>01:34:14nonews,energy,center,on,iran,global,politics,policy,sanctions,audiompeg,p51,geopoliticsThe Transition to a Low-Carbon Future: Can it be Financed? (4/20/15)Mon, 20 Apr 2015 18:03:24 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a discussion on The Transition to a Low-Carbon Future: Can it be Financed? Bill Janeway, Senior Advisor, Warburg Pincus, discussed how investment in innovative technologies—, the financial return on which is highly uncertain—can, play an important role in the transition to a low-carbon economy. What can we learn from past technological revolutions, when state programs and financial speculation combined to mobilize capital at enormous scale? Will past patterns of investment at the frontier be relevant to the challenge of addressing climate change? Following Mr. Janeway's remarks, there was a panel conversation on this topic moderated by CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow, featuring Sarah Davidson, Associate, NY Green Bank, Bill Janeway, and Dr. Kristina Johnson, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Enduring Hydro.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a discussion on The Transition to a Low-Carbon Future: Can it be Financed? Bill Janeway, Senior Advisor, Warburg Pincus, discussed how investment in innovative technologies—, the financial return on which is highly uncertain—can, play an important role in the transition to a low-carbon economy. What can we learn from past technological revolutions, when state programs and financial speculation combined to mobilize capital at enormous scale? Will past patterns of investment at the frontier be relevant to the challenge of addressing climate change? Following Mr. Janeway's remarks, there was a panel conversation on this topic moderated by CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow, featuring Sarah Davidson, Associate, NY Green Bank, Bill Janeway, and Dr. Kristina Johnson, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Enduring Hydro.]]>01:31:32noenergy,audio,environment,global,finance,bill,janeway,carbon,audiompegEnhancing Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters (4/14/15)Tue, 14 Apr 2015 19:17:30 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion of the National Petroleum Council (NPC) study, Enhancing Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters. Ms. Peggy Montana, CEO and President, Shell Midstream Partners, LP, presented the report’s key findings and recommendations. After her remarks, Bob Hallman, CGEP Fellow and former Deputy Secretary for Energy and the Environment for New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, provided his thoughts and reactions. Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated the discussion following the presentation.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion of the National Petroleum Council (NPC) study, Enhancing Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters. Ms. Peggy Montana, CEO and President, Shell Midstream Partners, LP, presented the report’s key findings and recommendations. After her remarks, Bob Hallman, CGEP Fellow and former Deputy Secretary for Energy and the Environment for New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, provided his thoughts and reactions. Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated the discussion following the presentation.]]>01:12:20no2015 BP Energy Outlook 2035 with BP Chief Economist Spencer Dale (3/3/15)Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:25:14 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion of the 2015 edition of the BP Energy Outlook 2035 with BP Group Chief Economist Spencer Dale. The BP Energy Outlook attempts to describe the "most likely" trajectory of the global energy system based upon assumptions around economic and population growth as well as developments in policy and technology. Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated a discussion following the presentation.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion of the 2015 edition of the BP Energy Outlook 2035 with BP Group Chief Economist Spencer Dale. The BP Energy Outlook attempts to describe the "most likely" trajectory of the global energy system based upon assumptions around economic and population growth as well as developments in policy and technology. Center Director Jason Bordoff moderated a discussion following the presentation.]]>01:32:41noThe Powerhouse: A Book Talk with Steve LeVine (2/19/15)Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:42:05 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion with author Steve LeVine on his new book, The Powerhouse: Inside the Invention of a Battery to Save the World. Mr. LeVine discussed ongoing efforts by scientists to invent and perfect next-generation battery technology and how such advancements have the ability to impact energy systems, climate change, and geopolitical relationships. CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated a discussion following the presentation.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a presentation and discussion with author Steve LeVine on his new book, The Powerhouse: Inside the Invention of a Battery to Save the World. Mr. LeVine discussed ongoing efforts by scientists to invent and perfect next-generation battery technology and how such advancements have the ability to impact energy systems, climate change, and geopolitical relationships. CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow moderated a discussion following the presentation.]]>01:00:22noRussia's Energy Market: Under Sanctions and Confronting a Low Price Environment (2/3/15)Tue, 03 Feb 2015 18:57:58 +0000The Center on Global Energy Policy and the New York Energy Forum hosted a presentation and discussion with Mr. Vladimir Milov, founder and president of the Institute of Energy Policy. Mr. Milov has served in Russia as Deputy Minister of Energy (2002), adviser to the Minister of Energy (2001-2002), and head of department at the Federal Energy Commission (1999-2001). Since leaving the Russian Government in 2002, Mr. Milov has become active in Russian politics, serving as Chairman of the “Democratic Choice” opposition party.]]>The Center on Global Energy Policy and the New York Energy Forum hosted a presentation and discussion with Mr. Vladimir Milov, founder and president of the Institute of Energy Policy. Mr. Milov has served in Russia as Deputy Minister of Energy (2002), adviser to the Minister of Energy (2001-2002), and head of department at the Federal Energy Commission (1999-2001). Since leaving the Russian Government in 2002, Mr. Milov has become active in Russian politics, serving as Chairman of the “Democratic Choice” opposition party.]]>01:29:31no